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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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Hydroponic Watercress is an entirely edible, delicately textured green with lime colored leaflets that generally have three ovately shaped lobes. The leaves sprout from thin succulent stems that all connected to a a cluster of roots that have been grown in water. Each element of the plant carries flavors of pepper and mustard that become bolder with the plant's maturity. Hydroponic Watercress is generally more tame flavored than soil-sown and wild watercress.
Hydroponic Watercress is available year-round.
Cress is a general name that groups a class of sharply flavored greens that are used in salads and as potherbs. Watercress, meaning "nose twister", scientific name Nasturtium officinale, is a member of the Cruciferea, along with cabbages, kales and mustards. It is a cool season aquatic and semi-aquatic perennial herb, though, much like arugula, it is used primarily as a lettuce green.
Watercress is native to Europe and Asia, with documentation of its existence dating back to 3,000 years ago to the Phoenicians, Ancient Greece and Portugal. It was cultivated from a wild plant in Europe in 100 A.D. Hydroponic Watercress is grown utilizing a super climate controlled greenhouse environment. Nutrients are slow-fed into the plants, free of chemiclas and pesticides. Technology drives the consistency of the growth and flavor of the plant.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Hydroponic Watercress is an entirely edible, delicately textured green with lime colored leaflets that generally have three ovately shaped lobes. The leaves sprout from thin succulent stems that all connected to a a cluster of roots that have been grown in water. Each element of the plant carries flavors of pepper and mustard that become bolder with the plant's maturity. Hydroponic Watercress is generally more tame flavored than soil-sown and wild watercress.
Seasons/Availability
Hydroponic Watercress is available year-round.
Current Facts
Cress is a general name that groups a class of sharply flavored greens that are used in salads and as potherbs. Watercress, meaning "nose twister", scientific name Nasturtium officinale, is a member of the Cruciferea, along with cabbages, kales and mustards. It is a cool season aquatic and semi-aquatic perennial herb, though, much like arugula, it is used primarily as a lettuce green.
Geography/History
Watercress is native to Europe and Asia, with documentation of its existence dating back to 3,000 years ago to the Phoenicians, Ancient Greece and Portugal. It was cultivated from a wild plant in Europe in 100 A.D. Hydroponic Watercress is grown utilizing a super climate controlled greenhouse environment. Nutrients are slow-fed into the plants, free of chemiclas and pesticides. Technology drives the consistency of the growth and flavor of the plant.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 6192970235 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Parakeet café | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Beesalt Balcony | Del Mar CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Pepes Italian | San Diego CA | 619-559-0770 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| The Patio On 101 | Encinitas CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hydro Watercress. One
is easiest,
three is harder.| Scrumptious South Africa |
|
Salad of Prickly Pears, Feta and Watercress |
| Cannelle et Vanille |
|
Potato, Parsnip and Watercress Tortilla |
